Sony DSLR-A560 User Manual

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• When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the focusing ring may 
not be smooth.
• The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted 
properly in viewfinder mode (page 40).
The image on the image sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor with 
100% frame coverage.
Notes
• The image in the viewfinder is not visible in focus check Live View mode.
• When using the focus check Live View function in viewfinder mode, it is 
recommend that you attach the eyepiece cover (page 34).
• When you perform continuous or exposure bracket shooting in focus check Live 
View mode, the autofocus is set at the first shot.
To change the AF method
The AF method can be switched between [Contrast AF] (default setting) 
and [Phase-detect AF] in focus check Live View mode. The phase-
detection AF is always used for focusing when the camera is not in focus 
check Live View mode.
MENU button t  
t [AF method] t Select the desired 
setting
Composing your shot using the image sensor (Focus check 
Live View)
1
Press the FOCUS CHECK LV 
button.
The mirror is raised.
FOCUS CHECK LV button
2
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
In autofocus mode: Press the shutter button halfway down or press the AF 
button.
In manual focus mode: Rotate the focusing ring manually.